Revision Fall 2003 Candidate Packet Questions and Answers

Officers Name the six officers and the respective offices they hold. The answer can be found in your Candidate Packet

Other Candidates Name at least five other candidates of Tau Beta Pi. Get to know some of the people in this room.

Dept. Heads Name at least three department heads and their respective departments. The answer can be found in your Candidate Packet

Founding of Tau Beta Pi Who founded Tau Beta Pi? When? Where? Edward H. Williams, Jr. founded Tau Beta Pi in 1885 at Lehigh University.

Districts How many districts is Tau Beta Pi divided into? Tau Beta Pi is divided into 16 districts throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Districts cont. Which district is our chapter in, and what five states make up our district? Our chapter is in District 9 which is comprised of the following states: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

Chartering of the 2 nd Chapter Where was the second chapter of Tau Beta Pi founded? The second chapter of Tau Beta Pi was founded at Michigan State University.

Oklahoma Chapters What are the names and locations of the three Oklahoma chapters of Tau Beta Pi? The three Oklahoma chapters are: OK Alpha at the University of Oklahoma OK Beta at University of Tulsa OK Gamma at Oklahoma State

Oklahoma Chapters When was the OSU Chapter of Tau Beta Pi chartered? The OSU Chapter was chartered on April 7, 1974.

First Initiate Who was the first initiate of Tau Beta Pi? The first initiate of Tau Beta Pi was Irving Andrew Heikes from Lehigh University.

Publications What are the two publications of Tau Beta Pi, and how often are they published? The Bent is published quarterly and the Bulletin is published three times per year.

Yells! Write either the modern or traditional yell of Tau Beta Pi. Traditional Ammeter, Indicator, Wye Level Wye. Slide Rule, Dynamo, Tau Beta Pi! Modern Calculate, Innovate, Try, Try, Try. Integrity, Honesty, Tau Beta Pi!

Sigma Tau When did Sigma Tau and Tau Beta Pi merge? Sigma Tau and Tau Beta Pi merged on January 1, 1974.

Headquarters Where is Tau Beta Pi national headquarters? Tau Beta Pi national headquarters are located at in Knoxville, Tennessee at the University of Tennessee.

Sigma Tau cont. What was the symbol of Sigma Tau? The pyramid was the symbol of Sigma Tau.

Societies Tau Beta Pi is a founding member of what society? Tau Beta Pi is a founding member of The Association of College Honors Societies.

Colors What are the colors of Tau Beta Pi? Tau Beta Pi’s colors are: seal brown white

Dr. Edward H. Williams Jr. What department did Tau Beta Pi’s founder head? Dr. Edward H. Williams Jr. was head of the Mining Department at Lehigh University.

Colors How did Lehigh University choose its colors? Lehigh University chose its colors from the colors of girl’s stocking who attended the university.

Official Song What is the name of the official song of Tau Beta Pi? The official song is ‘Tau Beta Pi to You’.

Outstanding Members Who is the only member of Tau Beta Pi in the NFL Hall of Fame? Nathan W. Daugherty is a Tau Beta Pi member who was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.

Nat’l Convention How often is the National Convention held? National Convention is held once per year.

Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Who was the first Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus? R. C. Matthews was the first to hold the position of Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus.

Phi Beta Kappa What is the main distinction between Tau Beta Pi and Phi Beta Kappa? Tau Beta Pi is the Engineering Honor Society and Phi Beta Kappa is the Liberal Arts and Sciences Honor Society.

R.H. Nagel Who is the Most Improved Chapter Award named after? The Most Improved Chapter Award is named after R.H. Nagel.

The End